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Domaines Dominique Piron

The oldest known ancestor of Dominique Piron, Etienne Bailly, was born around 1590 in Morgon, under the reign of King Henry III, in full wars of religion. 3 centuries of family Bailly and Piron followed one another, producing and selling wine from Gamay to Morgon.

Today, a new story is being written. With know-how, roots and terroirs, Dominique Piron has created a Domain among the leaders of the region.

At Maison Piron, there is no "recipe", but a multitude of possibilities and combinations, depending on the knowledge of the terroirs, the appellation, and the purpose. Grapes of quality that are ripe and representative of their soil, a severe sorting if necessary, a partial destemming depending on the maturity of the stalks, some "pigeages" and pumping over, lengths of fermentation depending on terroirs, appellations, and vintages. Few technical interventions. The major idea is "permanent adaptation to the elements". Piron wines are traditional. They express the soil from which they come from. It is a compromise between the search for the best tannins and the preservation of finesse, elegance and purity. A moderate maturation in barrels brings roundness without being overwhelming.

History

Date Founded: 1590

Owner: Dominique PIRON - Julien REVILLON

Starting with the Romans, wine growing has developed since the 3rd century. Dominique Piron’s oldest known ancestor was born in Morgon in 1590. Since then, there have been 14 generations of wine growers in the family. Morgon and Moulin à Vent wines have long been renowned among France’s finest wines.

Dominique Piron1590 Oldest known ancestor Etienne Bailly, winemaker in Morgon1950 Born in Côte du Py ; 14th generation in Morgon1968 University of Dijon1971 First vintage1988 First grapes bought in Beaujolais2003 Chenas with Lameloise2016 President of the Interbeaujolais Bureau

In a vineyard with difficult terrain− 30% steep slopes and a virtual patchwork of parcels, Dominique Piron is engaged in sustainable winegrowing. On winegrowing land filled with old broken-down granite and schist, the watchwords are natural balance and biodiversity.For vinification, their goal is to create terroir wines, wines of character, that remain fruity, subtle and elegant.

Gamay is the heart and soul of Beaujolais crus. A cross between the Pinot Noir and Gouais Blanc varieties, Gamay was originally imported from Croatia by the Huns in the 4th century. Gamay is a delicate variety and it is either excellent or nothing at all. At any rate, Gamay is a quite remarkable variety because it can either be enjoyed young for its fruitiness and elegance, or allowed to age, developing the structure and mineral qualities so appreciated by connoisseurs.

Morgon, the image of Dominique Piron.Morgon wines are solid but never hard. They are racy and elegant. They always have a slight hint of black cherry (some would say kirsch, as the wine ages), and bright spicy notes. With their great structure, Morgon wines keep very well. Morgon, a sure value.

Eight other appellations, including Brouilly, Regnié, Fleurie, Chénas, Moulin à Vent, Saint Amour, Beaujolais rouge, rosé and white with the Chardonnay variety. Domaines Piron, the specialist in Morgon. A leading Beaujolais enterprise. An international reputation with wines sold in 30 countries worldwide.

White Beaujolais is quite rare - only 2% of the Beaujolais production. Chardonnay is the king grape of Burgundy and grows in limestone soils. The wine comes from parcels located in the village of Corcelles in Beaujolais, in the Clos du Vieux Bourg.

VINTAGE 2017After one year with a changeable weather: winter frost, hailstorm and dryness, the harvest made life cheerful again. Beautiful colors, balance, roundness and concentration are the words that sum up the qualitative potential of 2017.

The wine shows a bright golden color with silver reflectionq. A mix of white flowers and citrus, pineapple, with a hint of cumin and fresh almonds. Mint and lemon flavors give a fresh, fruity and mineral wine. The good balance allows the wine to age for up to 3 years.

The soil is made of limestone, clay and a little granite.A beautiful maturity and manual harvest produce a nice and well balanced wine. Fermentation at low temperature in stainless steel is completed with some wines that have a little oak aging (French oak). A slight batonage, both in oak and stainless steel, brings roundness and complexity. Slight filtration.